The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is almost here, and it’s a big one, the tournament’s tenth edition. India and Sri Lanka are joining forces to host the event from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Twenty teams from around the world will play 55 matches across eight stadiums. India’s got five of them, Sri Lanka’s got three, and every venue is set for some serious action.
This World Cup follows the same format that worked so well in 2024, when India won the title in Barbados. Teams start out in the group stage, fighting for a spot in the Super Eights. From there, only the best make it to the semi-finals, and then finally the big final. Let’s take a closer look at each team and its squad as this exciting tournament gets underway.
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Teams and Groups
Twenty teams have qualified for this tournament. The ICC divided them into four groups of five teams each.
| Group A | Group B | Group C | Group D |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | Sri Lanka | England | South Africa |
| Pakistan | Australia | West Indies | New Zealand |
| Netherlands | Ireland | Scotland | Afghanistan |
| Namibia | Zimbabwe | Nepal | Canada |
| USA | Oman | Italy | UAE |
India enters this tournament as defending champions after their 2024 triumph. They became the first team to announce their 15-member squad in December 2025. Suryakumar Yadav leads the squad after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli retired from T20Is. Italy makes its T20 World Cup debut this year. Scotland replaced Bangladesh in Group C after the BCB refused to play matches in India.
India
India enters the T20 World Cup 2026 as defending champions with a formidable squad. Suryakumar Yadav takes the captaincy after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20Is. The batting lineup features powerful hitters like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson. Hardik Pandya returns as the key all-rounder alongside Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh. The bowling attack looks lethal with Jasprit Bumrah leading the pace department.
Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana provide excellent support with the new ball. The spin department shines with Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel. Washington Sundar adds balance with his all-around skills. This squad combines experience with young talent ready to defend the title on home soil.
Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh
Pakistan
Pakistan enters the tournament with a blend of youth and experience, led by Salman Agha. The 2009 champions look to capture their second T20 World Cup title. Babar Azam brings his rich experience to strengthen the batting lineup. Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub provide explosive options at the top. Fakhar Zaman adds power in the middle order. Shaheen Shah Afridi leads the pace attack with Naseem Shah providing excellent support.
The spin department features Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, and Abrar Ahmed. Pakistan will play all its matches in Sri Lanka as per the ICC agreement. The team combines aggressive batting with a varied bowling attack suited for subcontinental conditions.
Squad: Salman Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay, Mohammad Nawaz, Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Usman Tariq
Australia
Australia enters the tournament as 2021 champions under Mitchell Marsh’s leadership. The squad features a strong mix of power hitters and quality bowlers. Travis Head and Matthew Short provide explosive starts at the top. Glenn Maxwell brings his match-winning abilities in the middle order. Tim David offers finishing prowess in the death overs.
The pace attack looks formidable with Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood leading the charge. Xavier Bartlett and Nathan Ellis add variety to the bowling lineup. Adam Zampa anchors the spin department with his leg-spin. The Australians bring a wealth of experience from their successful campaigns and look determined to add another World Cup to their cabinet.
Squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa
Note– Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out of T20 WC
England
England arrives as two-time champions with Harry Brook leading the squad. The 2022 champions retained key players from their title-winning campaign. Jos Buttler and Phil Salt provide explosive firepower at the top. Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell strengthen the batting depth. Jofra Archer returns to lead the pace attack alongside Josh Tongue and Luke Wood.
Sam Curran offers crucial all-round abilities with both bat and ball. Adil Rashid brings his experience as the frontline spinner alongside Rehan Ahmed. Liam Dawson adds variety to the spin department. The squad combines match-winners with proven T20 performers ready to challenge for their third title.
Squad: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood
South Africa
South Africa enters as the 2024 runners-up, hungry for their maiden T20 World Cup title. Aiden Markram leads a squad packed with match-winners. Quinton de Kock and Ryan Rickelton provide explosive starts at the top. Dewald Brevis and David Miller offer power-hitting in the middle order. Tristan Stubbs adds finishing ability in the death overs.
The pace attack looks fearsome with Kagiso Rabada leading the charge. Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, and Marco Jansen provide excellent support. Young speedster Kwena Maphaka adds raw pace to the lineup. Keshav Maharaj and George Linde handle the spin duties. Seven members from their 2024 final squad return with unfinished business.
Squad: Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs
New Zealand
New Zealand enters with Mitchell Santner as captain, bringing his tactical expertise. The squad features a balanced combination of aggressive batters and skilled bowlers. Finn Allen and Devon Conway provide solid starts at the top. Rachin Ravindra offers his elegant left-hand batting in the middle. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips bring power-hitting abilities. Jimmy Neesham adds all-round value with bat and ball.
The pace department features Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, and Kyle Jamieson. Ish Sodhi supports Santner in the spin bowling duties. Michael Bracewell provides additional spin options. The Black Caps look to improve on their previous World Cup performances with this competitive squad.
Squad: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi
West Indies
West Indies enters as two-time champions with Shai Hope leading the squad. The Caribbean side offers explosive batting and quality bowling. Brandon King and Johnson Charles provide aggressive starts at the top. Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell offer devastating power in the middle order. Sherfane Rutherford adds finishing abilities in the death overs. Jason Holder and Roston Chase bring all-round value to the team.
The pace attack features Shamar Joseph and Jayden Seales. Romario Shepherd provides seam bowling support. Akeal Hosein and Gudakesh Motie handle the spin duties. The Windies combine Caribbean flair with match-winning abilities.
Squad: Shai Hope (c), Shimron Hetmyer, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Matthew Forde, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Rovman Powell, Sherfane Rutherford, Quentin Sampson, Jayden Seales, Romario Shepherd
Afghanistan
Afghanistan enters with Rashid Khan as captain, bringing world-class spin bowling leadership. The squad features exciting young talent mixed with experienced campaigners. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran provide aggressive batting at the top. Mohammad Nabi brings invaluable experience in the middle order. Gulbadin Naib and Azmatullah Omarzai add all-around depth.
The spin department looks formidable with Rashid Khan leading the charge. Noor Ahmad and Mujeeb Ur Rahman provide excellent support. Fazalhaq Farooqi heads the pace attack with his left-arm swing. Afghanistan has proven its mettle in recent tournaments and looks ready to cause upsets.
Squad: Rashid Khan (c), Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen Ul Haq, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka co-hosts the tournament with Dasun Shanaka leading the squad. The 2014 champions look to capture another title on home soil. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis provide solid starts at the top. Charith Asalanka and Kamindu Mendis strengthen the batting depth. Wanindu Hasaranga brings world-class leg-spin to the bowling attack.
Maheesh Theekshana and Dunith Wellalage support the spin department. Matheesha Pathirana leads the pace attack with his unique bowling action. Dushmantha Chameera and Nuwan Thushara add variety to the pace bowling. Playing at home gives Sri Lanka a significant advantage in familiar conditions.
Squad (Preliminary): Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Nuwan Thushara, Dushmantha Chameera, Matheesha Pathirana
Ireland
Ireland enters with Paul Stirling as captain, bringing vast experience to the squad. The Irish team continues to grow as a competitive force in world cricket. Stirling provides explosive batting at the top alongside Ross Adair. Lorcan Tucker and Harry Tector strengthen the batting middle order. Curtis Campher offers crucial all-around abilities.
Josh Little leads the pace attack with his left-arm swing bowling. Mark Adair and Barry McCarthy provide pace bowling support. George Dockrell handles the spin bowling duties. Ireland aims to upset bigger teams and advance beyond the group stage.
Squad: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe enters with Sikandar Raza as captain, bringing all-around excellence. The squad features a mix of experienced players and young talent. Raza provides crucial middle-order batting and off-spin bowling. Brian Bennett and Tadiwanashe Marumani offer aggressive batting options. Brendan Taylor returns to add experience to the lineup.
Ryan Burl contributes with his left-arm spin and handy batting. Blessing Muzarabani leads the pace attack with his bounce and pace. Richard Ngarava provides variety in left-arm pace bowling. Graeme Cremer brings his leg-spin expertise to the squad. Zimbabwe looks to make an impact in their group.
Squad: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor
Netherlands
The Netherlands enters with Scott Edwards as captain, bringing experience and leadership. The Dutch team has established itself as a competitive associate nation. Max O’Dowd and Colin Ackermann provide batting strength at the top. Bas de Leede offers all-round abilities with bat and ball. Roelof van der Merwe brings experience and left-arm spin bowling.
Logan van Beek and Paul van Meekeren lead the pace attack. Fred Klaassen adds left-arm pace bowling variety. The Netherlands opens the tournament against Pakistan and aims to spring surprises against established teams.
Squad: Scott Edwards (c), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O’Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar
Namibia
Namibia enters with Gerhard Erasmus as captain for their fourth consecutive T20 World Cup. The Eagles have become a regular fixture in world cricket events. Erasmus leads from the front with his batting and medium-pace bowling. JJ Smit offers explosive batting and seam-bowling options. Nicol Loftie-Eaton brings hard-hitting abilities at the top.
Jan Frylinck offers all-round value with bat and ball. Ruben Trumpelmann leads the pace attack with his left-arm swing. Bernard Scholtz handles the spin bowling duties. The African nation aims to advance beyond the group stage for the first time.
Squad: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh, Max Heingo
Canada
Canada enters with Dilpreet Bajwa as captain following their breakthrough in 2024. The Canadians qualified through the Americas qualifier. Navneet Dhaliwal and Nicholas Kirton provide batting power at the top. Shreyas Movva adds wicket-keeping and batting abilities.
Kaleem Sana leads the pace attack with his seam bowling. Saad Bin Zafar brings experience with his left-arm spin. The squad features several players with international league experience. Canada aims to build on their 2024 performance and upset higher-ranked opponents.
Squad: Dilpreet Bajwa (c), Ajayveer Hundal, Ansh Patel, Dilon Heyliger, Harsh Thaker, Jaskarandeep Buttar, Kaleem Sana, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva, Yuvraj Samra
Nepal
Nepal enters with Rohit Paudel as captain, bringing youthful energy to the squad. The Himalayan nation qualified through the Asia-EAP qualifier. Kushal Bhurtel provides explosive batting at the top of the order. Dipendra Singh Airee offers powerful hitting in the middle order.
Sandeep Lamichhane returns as the leading spinner with his leg-breaks. Sompal Kami brings experience with his seam bowling. Ian Harvey joined as bowling consultant ahead of the tournament. Nepal aims to showcase its growing cricket talent on the world stage.
Squad: Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, Lokesh Bam
Scotland
Scotland enters as Bangladesh’s replacement in Group C with Richie Berrington as captain. This marks their seventh appearance in the T20 World Cup since the inaugural 2007 edition. George Munsey and Brandon McMullen provide explosive batting at the top. Tom Bruce brings experience after playing 17 T20Is for New Zealand.
Matthew Cross handles the wicket-keeping duties. Mark Watt leads the spin attack with his left-arm bowling. Bradley Wheal and Safyaan Sharif head the pace department. Zainullah Ihsan earned his first call-up after qualifying for Scotland. The Scottish side looks to capitalize on their late entry into the tournament.
Squad: Richie Berrington (c), Tom Bruce, Matthew Cross, Bradley Currie, Oliver Davidson, Chris Greaves, Zainullah Ihsan, Michael Jones, Michael Leask, Finlay McCreath, Brandon McMullen, George Munsey, Safyaan Sharif, Mark Watt, Bradley Wheal
Oman
Oman enters with Jatinder Singh as captain for another World Cup campaign. The Middle Eastern nation qualified through the Asia-EAP qualifier. Jatinder Singh provides solid batting at the top of the order. Aqib Ilyas and Naseem Khushi offer batting depth in the middle order.
Mohammad Nadeem brings experience with his left-arm spin bowling. Bilal Khan leads the pace attack with his seam bowling skills. The squad features a strong mix of local talent and players from the subcontinent. Oman aims to upset established teams in their group.
Squad: Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi, Hasnain Ali Shah
Italy
Italy makes its T20 World Cup debut with Wayne Madsen as captain. The European nation qualified through the European qualifier in July 2025. Madsen brings vast experience from his career in English county cricket. JJ Smuts adds experience as a former South Africa international.
The squad features players from various backgrounds united under the Italian flag. Grant Stewart and Thomas Draca provide pace bowling options. The Manenti brothers bring family connections to the squad. Italy faces a tough group but aims to make history in its maiden World Cup appearance.
Squad: Wayne Madsen (c), Marcus Campopiano, Gian Piero Meade, Zain Ali, Ali Hasan, Crishan Jorge, Harry Manenti, Anthony Mosca, Justin Mosca, Syed Naqvi, Benjamin Manenti, Jaspreet Singh, JJ Smuts, Grant Stewart, Thomas Draca
United Arab Emirates
The UAE enters with Muhammad Waseem expected to lead the squad. The Middle Eastern nation qualified through the Asia-EAP qualifier. Waseem provides explosive batting and tactical leadership at the top of the order.
The squad features a good mix of local talent and expatriate players. Strong spin options suit the subcontinental conditions well. Balanced all-rounders add flexibility to the team composition. The UAE faces tough opponents in Group D, but brings fearless cricket to every match. They aim to cause upsets against more established cricketing nations.
Squad: Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Mayank Kumar, Muhammad Arfan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rohid Khan, Sohaib Khan, Simranjeet Singh.
United States of America
The USA enters after its breakthrough 2024 campaign, which included a historic win over Pakistan. Monank Patel leads the squad with his steady batting and calm leadership. Aaron Jones provides explosive power-hitting in the middle order. Andries Gous and Saurabh Netravalkar bring valuable experience to the team.
Ali Khan leads the pace attack with his accuracy and variations. The squad includes players with diverse backgrounds and league experience from around the world. The USA aims to build on its 2024 Super Eight appearance and establish itself as a rising force in world cricket.
Squad: Monank Patel (c), Jessy Singh, Andries Gous, Shehan Jayasuriya, Milind Kumar, Shayan Jahangir, Saiteja Mukkamala, Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Harmeet Singh, Nosthush Kenjige, Shadley Van Schalkwyk, Saurabh Netravalkar, Ali Khan, Mohammad Mohsin, Shubham Ranjane
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Schedule
The tournament runs from February 7 to March 8, 2026. The group stage spans February 7 to 20. The Super Eights take place from February 21 to March 1. The semi-finals are on March 4 and 5. The final takes place on March 8. Here is the complete schedule:
| Date | Match | Venue | Group |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 | Netherlands vs Pakistan | Colombo (SSC) | Group A |
| Feb 7 | Scotland vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group C |
| Feb 7 | India vs USA | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group A |
| Feb 8 | Afghanistan vs New Zealand | Chennai | Group D |
| Feb 8 | England vs Nepal | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group C |
| Feb 8 | Sri Lanka vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | Group B |
| Feb 9 | Scotland vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group C |
| Feb 9 | Oman vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (SSC) | Group B |
| Feb 9 | Canada vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | Group D |
| Feb 10 | Namibia vs Netherlands | Delhi | Group A |
| Feb 10 | New Zealand vs UAE | Chennai | Group D |
| Feb 10 | Pakistan vs USA | Colombo (SSC) | Group A |
| Feb 11 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | Group D |
| Feb 11 | Australia vs Ireland | Colombo (RPS) | Group B |
| Feb 11 | England vs West Indies | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group C |
| Feb 12 | Sri Lanka vs Oman | Pallekele | Group B |
| Feb 12 | Italy vs Nepal | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group C |
| Feb 12 | India vs Namibia | Delhi | Group A |
| Feb 13 | Australia vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | Group B |
| Feb 13 | Canada vs UAE | Delhi | Group D |
| Feb 13 | Netherlands vs USA | Chennai | Group A |
| Feb 14 | Ireland vs Oman | Colombo (SSC) | Group B |
| Feb 14 | Scotland vs England | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group C |
| Feb 14 | New Zealand vs South Africa | Ahmedabad | Group D |
| Feb 15 | Nepal vs West Indies | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group C |
| Feb 15 | Namibia vs USA | Chennai | Group A |
| Feb 15 | India vs Pakistan | Colombo (RPS) | Group A |
| Feb 16 | Afghanistan vs UAE | Delhi | Group D |
| Feb 16 | England vs Italy | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group C |
| Feb 16 | Australia vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele | Group B |
| Feb 17 | Canada vs New Zealand | Chennai | Group D |
| Feb 17 | Ireland vs Zimbabwe | Pallekele | Group B |
| Feb 17 | Scotland vs Nepal | Wankhede, Mumbai | Group C |
| Feb 18 | South Africa vs UAE | Delhi | Group D |
| Feb 18 | Namibia vs Pakistan | Colombo (SSC) | Group A |
| Feb 18 | India vs Netherlands | Ahmedabad | Group A |
| Feb 19 | Italy vs West Indies | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Group C |
| Feb 19 | Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Colombo (RPS) | Group B |
| Feb 19 | Afghanistan vs Canada | Chennai | Group D |
| Feb 20 | Australia vs Oman | Pallekele | Group B |
| Feb 21 | Super Eight Match 1 | Colombo (RPS) | Super Eight |
| Feb 22 | Super Eight Match 2 | Pallekele | Super Eight |
| Feb 22 | Super Eight Match 3 | Ahmedabad | Super Eight |
| Feb 23 | Super Eight Match 4 | Wankhede, Mumbai | Super Eight |
| Feb 24 | Super Eight Match 5 | Pallekele | Super Eight |
| Feb 25 | Super Eight Match 6 | Colombo (RPS) | Super Eight |
| Feb 26 | Super Eight Match 7 | Ahmedabad | Super Eight |
| Feb 26 | Super Eight Match 8 | Chennai | Super Eight |
| Feb 27 | Super Eight Match 9 | Colombo (RPS) | Super Eight |
| Feb 28 | Super Eight Match 10 | Pallekele | Super Eight |
| Mar 1 | Super Eight Match 11 | Delhi | Super Eight |
| Mar 1 | Super Eight Match 12 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | Super Eight |
| Mar 4 | Semi-Final 1 | TBA | Knockout |
| Mar 5 | Semi-Final 2 | Wankhede, Mumbai | Knockout |
| Mar 8 | Final | TBA | Final |
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The Road Ahead
Get ready for a wild ride, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is coming to India and Sri Lanka, and the stage is set for some serious cricket drama. Twenty teams arrive with their own stories and goals. India, still riding high as defending champs, wants to keep the trophy at home this time. South Africa isn’t backing down; they’re hungry after falling just short in 2024.
England and Australia, you know, they always show up ready, loaded with experience and a taste for big moments. Pakistan is after a second title, hoping to relive the magic of 2009. Italy’s making its debut, and you can bet they want to make a splash. Then you’ve got the associates Nepal, Scotland, and Namibia ready to shake up the script and pull off some surprises.
The action’s spread across eight top-notch stadiums, with 55 matches packed into one intense month. So, who’s lifting the trophy on March 8? Every cricket fan around the world is counting down the days; nobody wants to miss this.
